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I want to make this costume !
Topic Started: Aug 12 2006, 12:15 AM (568 Views)
villain	Aug 12 2006, 12:15 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #153 Joined: August 10, 2006	edit
COS_Vader	Aug 12 2006, 04:03 AM Post #2
Detachment Leader Posts: 1,607 Group: Supporter Member #1 Joined: June 1, 2005	We're still working out the deluxe armor - it's never been made yet - only the basic black biker scout. Anyone you could buy the whole suit from probably wouldn't fit you or they'd be ripping you off. Steer clear of CostumeJunkie and StarFortress - they will sell you the white biker but you'd pay 3x what it would have cost to build it yourself and in the case of StarFortress, you may never see your money again or it'll be seriously mis-sized. If you get involved with your local 501st Garrison, chances are someone there will be willing to help you put it all together and help tailor it to fit. We do that in our Garrison here in Colorado. PM me what city you live in and I'll get you a local contact that can help you out. Worst case scenario, every once in a while someone sells their stuff - so I can keep an eye out for you - but you'll probably still have to modify it to fit you right.
swashplate	Aug 12 2006, 04:37 AM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #132 Joined: July 24, 2006	There's a black suit for auction on Ebay right now eBay Auction
Nocturne	Aug 12 2006, 12:20 PM Post #4
Advanced Member Posts: 125 Group: Members Member #89 Joined: March 31, 2006	Howdy, another Commando in the budding. Cool. To be accurate you need to be gloss black, not matte. Other bits needed for the 'elite' would be boot top armour of some sort (kinda like Jango's), Shin armour (it seems that Vader shins would be the accepted option short of a custom made job) vambraces (custom) and gloves (not Biker Scout gloves).
COS_Vader	Aug 13 2006, 01:47 AM Post #5
Detachment Leader Posts: 1,607 Group: Supporter Member #1 Joined: June 1, 2005	The price is decent (look to pay about $350 shipped for a decent set). The helm (a rubies) is a bit small for most people, but overall it's doesn't look that bad (but I really can't tell from the pics).
ShadowScout	Sep 10 2006, 01:25 AM Post #6
Advanced Member Posts: 151 Group: Members Member #12 Joined: June 10, 2005	The black biker scout version has the black boots with the boot holster. Basically think regular bikerscout, just all black. Same for the gloves. They would look like motorcycle gauntlets. The thing about this costume is the lack of good reference pics. I would say that if you look at the reference pics and it looks like those gloves would work, go for it. Also, the spats and combat boots could be used. You could go for the look of melding the Biker Scout and the Elite version. That could look very sweet.
villain	Nov 17 2006, 09:02 PM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #153 Joined: August 10, 2006	So close yet so far . I basically have 99% of the costume for a black tb . I have shin armor , spats , gloves , and belt for the elite version but still haven't found anyone to make the vambraces , thigh armor , or cod piece . It's all just sitting there in the corner of my closet un-assembled in boxes . I don't know if or when i'll complete it . If anyone wants to buy it from me cheap i'll entertain offers but will keep some soft parts . right now i don't know what the future will be with this costume which kinda sucks cause it's awesome .
Apollo	Nov 24 2006, 08:08 PM Post #8
Advanced Member Posts: 45 Group: Members Member #211 Joined: October 3, 2006	For the undersuit, can something skin tight such as under armor or a TK undersuit be used?
COS_Vader	Nov 24 2006, 11:23 PM Post #9
Detachment Leader Posts: 1,607 Group: Supporter Member #1 Joined: June 1, 2005	Absolutely. I'd use UnderArmor personally.
Apollo	Nov 25 2006, 12:47 AM Post #10
Advanced Member Posts: 45 Group: Members Member #211 Joined: October 3, 2006	Whew, that's good. I really don't like the look of baggy clothes and armor personally

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